Prospects to Watch
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I'm a huge Sutton guy, Al, what is your opinion of him?
Only issue would be the injury bug, but the kid can really play. I loved him coming out of high school and thought this was one of Jimmy T's biggest mistakes recruiting Maurice Wells over Sutton.
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To be honest, I haven't seen enough of Sutton to get a good feel.
I'm glad he's playing tonight. For a while, it looked as if the wrist injury would keep him out of the bowl game.
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To be honest, I haven't seen enough of Sutton to get a good feel.
I'm glad he's playing tonight. For a while, it looked as if the wrist injury would keep him out of the bowl game.
Aloysius said:
To be honest, I haven't seen enough of Sutton to get a good feel.I'm glad he's playing tonight. For a while, it looked as if the wrist injury would keep him out of the bowl game.
He'll be a steal for someone, the kid is a stud. He can do it all and do it all well, especially catching balls out of the backfield. He runs seriously hard and and likes to hit people, while also making them miss. He has good enough speed and quicks , great moves, and never runs out of energy. He enjoys playing the game and is a great kid with brains. Pretty hard to go wrong, and he's also a very solid blocker in the mold of Jason Wright, another Northwestern back.
NW is a great training ground for pro backs, they use them all over the place and big time in the passing game. I love this kid.
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Northwestern vs. Missouri
Monday, December 29th - 8 PM (ET), ESPN
Northwestern Prospects:- Corey Wootton, DE, #99 (rJunior)
- 6'7", 270 lbs., 4.88 40 (e)
- Projected: late Round 2/early Round 3
- Says Pauline: Wootton is an imposing figure on the field as his 6-foot-7, 275 pound frame is impossible to miss. He makes himself much more recognizable by constantly chasing down opposing quarterback and disrupting the action. Woo ten had a breakout season this year totaling nine sacks with 15 tackles for loss. He is first round material and a prospect with an exciting future.
- Tyrell Sutton, RB, #19
- 5'8", 205 lbs., 4.50 40 (e)
- Projected: Round 5
- Says Pauline: Sutton has been the Wildcats multi-purpose ball handler the past four years. He led the team on the ground this year and caught 30 passes even though he played in just eight games. Sutton's also an accomplished return specialist and his versatility should secure him a spot in the late rounds.
Missouri Prospects:- Jeremy Maclin, WR, #9 (rSophomore)
- 6'1", 200 lbs., 4.38 40 (e)
- Projected: Round 1
- Says Pauline: The Tigers home-run hitting receiver is also a game-breaking return specialist and a threat to score anytime he handles the ball. Maclin was the only player in the nation in 2007 to record touchdowns as a receiver, ball carrier, kick returner and punt returner. He's expected to enter the draft and will be chosen in the top half of round one.
- William Moore, S, #1
- 6'1", 226 lbs., 4.49 40
- Projected: Round 1
- Says Pauline: Moore is a complete defensive back and a forceful run defender who also displays skill in pass coverage. He's also a terrific athlete yet scouts are concerned his 230 pound frame may be slightly to big for the quickness needed to play centerfield in the NFL. Expect Moore to be the second Tiger selected in round one next April.
- Chase Coffman, TE, #45
- 6'6", 252 lbs., 4.83 40 (e)
- Projected: late Round 1/early Round 2
- Says Pauline: Coffman was the recipient of the 2008 John Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end. One of the most prolific pass catching tight ends in the nation the past four years, Coffman finished his senior season with 83 receptions, bringing his college total to 239. He does not possess the speed many of his tight end counterparts in April's draft offer, yet Coffman is solid value in round two.
- Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, #12 (Junior)
- 6'1", 235 lbs., 4.57 40 (e)
- Projected: late Round 1/early Round 2
- Says Pauline: Missouri's leading tackler the past two years, Weatherspoon is a fast, fluid athlete that also stands out in coverage. Weatherspoon intercepted three passes and broke up six more this season. He's developing into a complete three down defender and with measurables of 7-foot-1 and 235 pounds, with 4.55 forty speed, he will be sought after by a number of one gap defenses when he enters the draft.
- Evander Hood, DT, #94
- 6'3", 295 lbs., 4.99 40 (e)
- Projected: late Round 2/early Round 3
- Says Pauline: The Tigers starting tackle since his sophomore campaign, Hood has been a disruptive force on the inside as his quickness and explosion gives opponents fits. He tips the scales at 295 pounds and offers ability at tackle in a conventional 4-3 alignment.
- Stryker Sulak, DE-OLB, #38
- 6'4", 242 lbs., 4.69 40 (e)
- Projected: late Round 5/early Round 6
- Says Pauline: Missouri's sack-master, Sulak recorded 8.5 sacks and 13 tackles for losses this year. Sulak is a 242-pound college defensive end who has the speed to transition to linebacker in the NFL.
Aloysius said:
[*] Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, #12 (Junior)- 6'1", 235 lbs., 4.57 40 (e)
- Projected: late Round 1/early Round 2
- Says Pauline: Missouri's leading tackler the past two years, Weatherspoon is a fast, fluid athlete that also stands out in coverage. Weatherspoon intercepted three passes and broke up six more this season. He's developing into a complete three down defender and with measurables of 7-foot-1 and 235 pounds, with 4.55 forty speed, he will be sought after by a number of one gap defenses when he enters the draft.
Tuning in to this game right now. Weatherspoon already has 6 tackles and looks great. Also, Northwestern is winning (10 - 3). Go Big Ten. BTW, I am doing horrible in my bowl picks.
- Corey Wootton, DE, #99 (rJunior)
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I've always liked Sutton as well and agree with Riffer that Tressel blundered in probably not recruiting him because of his size. The kid was Mr. Ohio out of High School so he definately wasn't over-looked.
However, I too feel I'm probably bias because he's an N.E. Ohio High School kid ... I loved Lee Suggs and Jerome Harrison in college and don't see Sutton as nearly that same quality (and we all know how they were used in the NFL), but who knows, the kid has power in that small package and can make'em miss.
Would hate to see him come to the Browns though because we don't know how to use his kind.
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Poor Corey Wootton. He could have been a 1st Round pick this year; now, he's got to have surgery on that knee.
I hope he's able to come back & dominate next year.
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Poor Corey Wootton. He could have been a 1st Round pick this year; now, he's got to have surgery on that knee.
I hope he's able to come back & dominate next year.
Aloysius said:
Poor Corey Wootton. He could have been a 1st Round pick this year; now, he's got to have surgery on that knee.I hope he's able to come back & dominate next year.
That was horrible to see. Northwestern played a great game. Holy crap, Mizzou just missed the FG. Going to overtime. Also, all this talk about coaches, how about the job Pat Fitzgerald has done? His team plays solid, sound football. Defense swarms to the ball. And he does this with less talent.
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Yeah, he's done a great job tonight. I was sure this game would be a blowout.
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my game thoughts:
sutton's a monster. dude can seriously play. he'll be a decent NFL back, possibly better than decent. good vision, soft hands. i'd like to see us pick him up and use him in a RBBC with harrison and shonn greene if we can draft those two.
weatherspoon can play. good in pass coverage, good against the run. he'll be a great WLB and will likely shift inside on passing downs or if he goes to a tampa 2 team. i see him in indy.
william moore played his way out of the first round. he had crucial, crucial mental mistakes on back-to-back plays (despite forcing a fumble on one of the plays he was offside after running down sutton) and was far below average in coverage. i think he goes in the second and gets converted to WLB. but i don't think there's any way he plays safety in the NFL.
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Interesting read. I wasn't focusing very closely during the game, so it's good to see some of my random observations confirmed.
I wonder if Moore ends up being another Darnell Bing. Expected to be a late Round 1/early Round 2 pick, Bring dropped to the 4th and hasn't amounted to more than a specials guy in the pro's.
Weatherspoon definitely was impressive. I have a feeling we should be watching some of these 4-3 linebackers more closely...
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Shonn Greene is who I want for our Running back void, but I highly doubt he declares.
So im hoping we make a run at James Davis
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Actually, I think Greene likely will declare for the draft. If he stays in college another year, he'll turn 25 during his rookie training camp; that could end up damaging his draft stock.
If the draft advisory board gives him a favorable grade, I think he declares. And though he's raw as a receiver & inconsistent in blitz pickup, I think he'd be a very good option for us in Round 2.
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Actually, I think Greene likely will declare for the draft. If he stays in college another year, he'll turn 25 during his rookie training camp; that could end up damaging his draft stock.
If the draft advisory board gives him a favorable grade, I think he declares. And though he's raw as a receiver & inconsistent in blitz pickup, I think he'd be a very good option for us in Round 2.
Aloysius said:
Actually, I think Greene likely will declare for the draft. If he stays in college another year, he'll turn 25 during his rookie training camp; that could end up damaging his draft stock.If the draft advisory board gives him a favorable grade, I think he declares. And though he's raw as a receiver & inconsistent in blitz pickup, I think he'd be a very good option for us in Round 2.
I hope he does, that dude is a beast and would really make us a power running team. I think we need to just let Jamal Lewis go, he is aging and for a big dude he is soft.
Shonn Grenne and maybe signing Darren Sproles would be a nice duo in the backfield.
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We had 31 points on Missouri over NWestern. We never figured their defense would play Missouri so outstandingly.
Seemed like Northwestern had tons of talent and emotion from the gitgo.
And Missouri? They would have dominated if they had had Northwesterns qb and receivers...
...thought for sure those 31 points were gone several times in the game. That's the fun of Bowl Mania -
ordinarily, these bowl games don't matter without it - but having points on em, makes it hilarious.
Sutton was impressive, but nowhere near being a Greene. Maclin is a burner with tons of talent and heart ...
Missouri, in the first half, was like "what the...???" vs Northwestern...
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The best Browns first round pick hasn't declared yet...
but I wonder where he will be projected to go in the first round? Could the Browns trade down a little, pick up an extra 2nd or 3rd this year...
and still get this kid?
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Aaron Maybin Scouting Report
Projected Draft Position
by FFToolbox Writers
Position: DE
School & Year/Status: Penn State - Sophomore
Height & Weight: 6'4 - 236 lbs.
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:
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Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State
Aaron Maybin has wasted no time in becoming one of the most productive pass rushers in college football. Maybin was highly recruited out of high school in Maryland, and came to Penn State in 2006. After redshirting his first year on campus, Maybin played in every game of his redshirt freshman year. He recorded 12 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, and broke up a pass in coverage, in 13 games last season. Maybin came out of high school weighing only 220 pounds, but has already added 16 pounds of muscle. He has the frame to add more bulk without losing any speed, which is something NFL scouts will be looking at. Maybin has outstanding speed for his size, and is much stronger than his size would suggest. He does his best work coming off the edge and simply running by offensive tackles. Maybin isn't only a speed rusher though. He has excellent technique, and does a good job of using his hands to keep blocker from cutting his feet out from under him. Maybin is taking full advantage of his starting role this season, having tallied 35 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and even breaking up 2 passes in coverage. Maybin will be watched closely by NFL GMs because he's not only an excellent defensive end prospect, but his size and athleticism would make the transition to 3-4 outside linebacker a fairly easy one. If Maybin declares and has a good combine, he could go as high as the second round.
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PSU Football Notebook: Maybin center of attention for Trojans
Monday, December 29, 2008
By Ron Musselman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
LOS ANGELES -- Penn State All-American defensive end Aaron Maybin was a no-show yesterday, but Southern California's players and coaches are well aware of how destructive he can be on the field.
He finished the season with 12 sacks, the fourth-best total in the country.
"The biggest thing that impresses me about the guy -- obviously he's a tremendous athlete -- is his effort," Southern California offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian said. "He plays hard. He plays football the way you want it to be played.
"He doesn't slow up."
Maybin, 6 feet 4 and 235 pounds, was a first-team All-Big Ten pick. He finished sixth in the nation with 19 tackles for losses and forced a team-high three fumbles.
Trojans quarterback Mark Sanchez said it's hard not to notice Maybin when he watches tape of Penn State.
"The guy is sprinting all over the field," Sanchez said. "I haven't seen him walk once. I haven't seen him bend over and put the hands on his hips, a sign that you're tired. He's a phenomenal athlete.
"He's going to be fun to play against. Hopefully he doesn't get his hands on me."
Maybin was running with the second team Saturday after violating a team rule and then did not attend yesterday's Rose Bowl news conference.
"When we start warmups, he's with the first team," Penn State defensive tackle Jared Odrick said.
Maybin, a redshirt sophomore, and Odrick, a junior first-team All-Big Ten selection, are awaiting feedback from the NFL draft advisory committee before deciding if they are going to leave school a year early.
Maybin is projected as a first-round pick, while Odrick is expected to go in the second or third round.
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The best Browns first round pick hasn't declared yet...
but I wonder where he will be projected to go in the first round? Could the Browns trade down a little, pick up an extra 2nd or 3rd this year...
and still get this kid?
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Aaron Maybin Scouting Report
Projected Draft Position
by FFToolbox Writers
Position: DE
School & Year/Status: Penn State - Sophomore
Height & Weight: 6'4 - 236 lbs.
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:
person
Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State
Aaron Maybin has wasted no time in becoming one of the most productive pass rushers in college football. Maybin was highly recruited out of high school in Maryland, and came to Penn State in 2006. After redshirting his first year on campus, Maybin played in every game of his redshirt freshman year. He recorded 12 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, and broke up a pass in coverage, in 13 games last season. Maybin came out of high school weighing only 220 pounds, but has already added 16 pounds of muscle. He has the frame to add more bulk without losing any speed, which is something NFL scouts will be looking at. Maybin has outstanding speed for his size, and is much stronger than his size would suggest. He does his best work coming off the edge and simply running by offensive tackles. Maybin isn't only a speed rusher though. He has excellent technique, and does a good job of using his hands to keep blocker from cutting his feet out from under him. Maybin is taking full advantage of his starting role this season, having tallied 35 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and even breaking up 2 passes in coverage. Maybin will be watched closely by NFL GMs because he's not only an excellent defensive end prospect, but his size and athleticism would make the transition to 3-4 outside linebacker a fairly easy one. If Maybin declares and has a good combine, he could go as high as the second round.
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PSU Football Notebook: Maybin center of attention for Trojans
Monday, December 29, 2008
By Ron Musselman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
LOS ANGELES -- Penn State All-American defensive end Aaron Maybin was a no-show yesterday, but Southern California's players and coaches are well aware of how destructive he can be on the field.
He finished the season with 12 sacks, the fourth-best total in the country.
"The biggest thing that impresses me about the guy -- obviously he's a tremendous athlete -- is his effort," Southern California offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian said. "He plays hard. He plays football the way you want it to be played.
"He doesn't slow up."
Maybin, 6 feet 4 and 235 pounds, was a first-team All-Big Ten pick. He finished sixth in the nation with 19 tackles for losses and forced a team-high three fumbles.
Trojans quarterback Mark Sanchez said it's hard not to notice Maybin when he watches tape of Penn State.
"The guy is sprinting all over the field," Sanchez said. "I haven't seen him walk once. I haven't seen him bend over and put the hands on his hips, a sign that you're tired. He's a phenomenal athlete.
"He's going to be fun to play against. Hopefully he doesn't get his hands on me."
Maybin was running with the second team Saturday after violating a team rule and then did not attend yesterday's Rose Bowl news conference.
"When we start warmups, he's with the first team," Penn State defensive tackle Jared Odrick said.
Maybin, a redshirt sophomore, and Odrick, a junior first-team All-Big Ten selection, are awaiting feedback from the NFL draft advisory committee before deciding if they are going to leave school a year early.
Maybin is projected as a first-round pick, while Odrick is expected to go in the second or third round.
The best Browns first round pick hasn't declared yet...
but I wonder where he will be projected to go in the first round? Could the Browns trade down a little, pick up an extra 2nd or 3rd this year...
and still get this kid?
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Aaron Maybin Scouting Report
Projected Draft Position
by FFToolbox Writers
Position: DE
School & Year/Status: Penn State - Sophomore
Height & Weight: 6'4 - 236 lbs.
2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:
person
Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State
Aaron Maybin has wasted no time in becoming one of the most productive pass rushers in college football. Maybin was highly recruited out of high school in Maryland, and came to Penn State in 2006. After redshirting his first year on campus, Maybin played in every game of his redshirt freshman year. He recorded 12 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, and broke up a pass in coverage, in 13 games last season. Maybin came out of high school weighing only 220 pounds, but has already added 16 pounds of muscle. He has the frame to add more bulk without losing any speed, which is something NFL scouts will be looking at. Maybin has outstanding speed for his size, and is much stronger than his size would suggest. He does his best work coming off the edge and simply running by offensive tackles. Maybin isn't only a speed rusher though. He has excellent technique, and does a good job of using his hands to keep blocker from cutting his feet out from under him. Maybin is taking full advantage of his starting role this season, having tallied 35 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and even breaking up 2 passes in coverage. Maybin will be watched closely by NFL GMs because he's not only an excellent defensive end prospect, but his size and athleticism would make the transition to 3-4 outside linebacker a fairly easy one. If Maybin declares and has a good combine, he could go as high as the second round.
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PSU Football Notebook: Maybin center of attention for Trojans
Monday, December 29, 2008
By Ron Musselman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
LOS ANGELES -- Penn State All-American defensive end Aaron Maybin was a no-show yesterday, but Southern California's players and coaches are well aware of how destructive he can be on the field.
He finished the season with 12 sacks, the fourth-best total in the country.
"The biggest thing that impresses me about the guy -- obviously he's a tremendous athlete -- is his effort," Southern California offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian said. "He plays hard. He plays football the way you want it to be played.
"He doesn't slow up."
Maybin, 6 feet 4 and 235 pounds, was a first-team All-Big Ten pick. He finished sixth in the nation with 19 tackles for losses and forced a team-high three fumbles.
Trojans quarterback Mark Sanchez said it's hard not to notice Maybin when he watches tape of Penn State.
"The guy is sprinting all over the field," Sanchez said. "I haven't seen him walk once. I haven't seen him bend over and put the hands on his hips, a sign that you're tired. He's a phenomenal athlete.
"He's going to be fun to play against. Hopefully he doesn't get his hands on me."
Maybin was running with the second team Saturday after violating a team rule and then did not attend yesterday's Rose Bowl news conference.
"When we start warmups, he's with the first team," Penn State defensive tackle Jared Odrick said.
Maybin, a redshirt sophomore, and Odrick, a junior first-team All-Big Ten selection, are awaiting feedback from the NFL draft advisory committee before deciding if they are going to leave school a year early.
Maybin is projected as a first-round pick, while Odrick is expected to go in the second or third round.
Is better and would be a great pick up
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I'm sorry you had to put so much time into that, Z.
So, which of those guys, especially the top picks, is/was worth a squirt of piss? And don't go all Jack Ham/Curt Warner on me, 'neither. I want something recent. Larry Johnson. That's it. Maybe Poz.
How dare you "bold" Tamba Hali, Bryant Johnson, Kyle Brady, OJ McDuffie but not Courtney Brown, Curtis Enis, KiJana Carter, Blair Thomas???
Penn St is practically Bust U.
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I guess Hali (bust) is/was better than Courtney Brown (mega-bust).
Perhaps I guess I should have stated that quality counts. I can't think of another school that produces more NFL busts than Penn State. Can you?
Here are Penn State draftees from rounds 1 and 2, rounds where you need to get quality.
2007 1 5 5 Levi Brown Cardinals T, 2 2 34 Paul Posluszny Bills LB. Jury still out.
2006 1 20 20 Tamba Hali Chiefs DE. Brutal.
2003 was a vintage year for Penn State busts. 1 12 12 Jimmy Kennedy Rams DT, 1 14 14 Michael Haynes Bears DE (out of the NFL), 1 17 17 Bryant Johnson Cardinals WR, 1 27 27 Larry Johnson Chiefs RB, 2 23 55 Bryan Scott Falcons DB and 2 25 57 Anthony Adams 49ers DT. Just wow.
2000 1 1 1 Courtney Brown Browns DE, 1 2 2 LaVar Arrington Redskins LB. Another solid PSU bust year.
1998 1 5 5 Curtis Enis Bears RB, 2 25 55 Joe Jurevicius Giants WR. When Joey J. is the biggest "non-bust" so far, you start to get the point.
1997 2 28 58 Kim Herring Ravens DB. OK.
1996 1 23 23 Jeff Hartings Lions G (solid), 1 30 30 Andre Johnson Redskins T (who?), 2 22 52 Bobby Engram Bears WR (solid). Probably PSU's best draft.
1995 1 1 1 Ki-Jana Carter Bengals RB, 1 5 5 Kerry Collins Panthers QB, 1 9 9 Kyle Brady Jets TE. Some prototypical busts here.
Need I continue? Didn't even get to Tony Sacca and Blair Thomas...
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